Rubenhold, Hallie
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
- ISBN 13:
- 9780358299615
- author:
- Rubenhold, Hallie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Mariner Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Women, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper For over a century, the story of Jack the Ripper's victims has been distorted by the press, portraying them as nothing more than prostitutes. In reality, these five women lived vastly different lives, from factory workers to women of means, and their stories have been lost to history. Historian Hallie Rubenhold sets the record straight, drawing on previously unseen archival material to reveal a world of poverty, homelessness, and misogyny. Born in different eras and backgrounds, Polly, Annie, Elisabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane were united only by the year of their murders: 1888. Their lives were marked by hardship and struggle, and it was not their social status that led to their deaths, but rather circumstance. Rubenhold's meticulous research sheds light on the real stories of these fascinating women, challenging the narrative of these infamous murders forever. By exploring the lives of these five women, Rubenhold not only corrects the historical record but also provides a nuanced understanding of Victorian London, a city often reduced to simplistic stereotypes. This book is a powerful exploration of the lives of women in a time of great social change, and a testament to the enduring power of their stories.
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